Legal guides
Guides for United States first, then guides that apply everywhere.
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The US S-Corporation: Why the Letter S Exists, How to Elect It, What It Saves — and Why Foreigners Cannot Use It
An S-corporation is a tax election, not an entity. Where the name came from, how to file Form 2553, how the salary-and-distribution split cuts self-employment tax, and who is excluded by law.
United States, reviewed 27 Sep 2026 -
The US C-Corporation: Where the Name Comes From, How to Open One, What It Costs, and Why Foreign Owners Prefer It
Delaware C-corporations explained: the origin of the word corporation, the filing steps, the 21% tax plus dividend withholding, the real annual cost stack, and the visa line you must not cross.
United States, reviewed 27 Sep 2026 -
How to Open a US LLC as a Foreigner: Etymology, Steps, Running Costs and the USD 25,000 Filing Trap
The limited liability company explained from the ground up: where the name came from, how to file from abroad, what it costs to run, and the one annual return that costs foreign owners 25,000 dollars.
United States, reviewed 27 Sep 2026 -
Partnerships, LPs and LLPs in the USA: How They Work, How to Open One, and What They Cost a Foreign Owner
General partnership, limited partnership and LLP explained: where the words come from, how to register, how the tax flows to each partner, and the withholding problem a foreign partner creates.
United States, reviewed 27 Sep 2026 -
Sole Proprietorship in the USA: What It Is, What It Costs, and Why Foreigners Should Skip It
The oldest and cheapest way to trade in America — no entity, no filing, no liability shield. How it works, where the name comes from, what it costs, and why it fails for a non-resident founder.
United States, reviewed 27 Sep 2026 -
Choosing a legal form for your business
Sole trader, limited company or partnership: what changes with each choice.
All countries, reviewed 19 Sep 2026 -
Contracts every new business needs
The short list of documents that prevent the most common early disputes.
All countries, reviewed 19 Sep 2026